THE BLOOD SUGAR SOLUTION 10-DAY DETOX DIET

1 DR. MARK HYMAN. THE BLOOD SUGAR SOLUTION . 10-DAY . DETOX . DIET RECIPE GUIDE. The Meal Plan soups are comforting and filling, and are great for those of you who like to be creative with your vegetable intake. They provide loads of fat- . busting nutrients and energy to restore your vitality. Be sure to make enough so you can enjoy soup several times throughout the week;. stored in sealed glass containers, these soups can last three to four days in the refrigerator (or up to six months in the freezer). Both the salad and soup options need a satisfying serving of protein to go along with them to maintain your energy and maximize detoxifi- cation. Be sure to add 4 to 6 ounces of protein of your choice (when possible, use sustainably raised, g rass- fed, or organic): chicken , turkey, salmon, omega 3 eggs, tofu, or tempeh, either mixed in or on the side (for simple protein preparation instructions, take a look at the Cooking the Basics section on pages 258 61).

2 You can mix your salad ingredients in advance, put the protein and the dressing in sepa- rate containers, and bring it all to work. Toss together right before you are ready to eat; otherwise, your salad will be soggy. Dinner As with lunch, each day you can choose from the Core Plan or Adven- ture Plan dinner. Or, if you prefer, you can make a simple protein and vegetable according to the instructions in the Cooking the Basics . section. Whichever dinner option you choose, remember you can always augment with as many nonstarchy vegetables as you like. The more vegetables, the better. 10 DAY DETOX STAPLES SHOPPING LIST. The following is a list of the basics you should have in your kitchen to enable you to make a wide variety of healthy meals for these ten days.

3 And long after. Some of these ingredients may not necessarily appear in the DETOX recipes, but they are great to have on hand for quick meals you can make according to the Cooking the Basics guidelines on page 258. 257. 257 12/5/13 3:02:41 AM. T H E B LO O D S U G A R S O LU T I O N 1 0 - DAY D E TOX D I E T. n Extra virgin olive oil n Extra virgin coconut butter (often called coconut oil; at room tem- perature it is solid, but at warm temperatures it may be liquid). n Other healthy oils that you like (walnut, sesame, grape seed, flax, or avocado). n Nut butters (raw if possible; choose from almond, cashew, macada- mia, or walnut). n Nuts: walnuts, almonds, pecans, macadamia nuts n Seeds: hemp, chia, flax, pumpkin, sesame n Tahini (sesame seed paste great for salad dressings and in sauces for vegetables).

4 N Canned full fat coconut milk n Unsweetened hemp or almond milk n Canned or jarred Kalamata olives n Almond meal n Apple cider vinegar n Balsamic vinegar n Low- sodium, g luten- free tamari n Low- sodium broth (vegetable or chicken ). n Dijon mustard n Sea salt n Black pepper (peppercorns that you can freshly grind). n Detoxifying and a nti- inflammatory herbs and spices, including tur- meric, cayenne pepper, thyme, rosemary, chili powder, cumin, sage, oregano, onion powder, cinnamon, coriander, cilantro, paprika, and parsley COOKING THE BASICS. Below are a few basic cooking techniques that will allow you to make quick meals if you choose to replace any of the lunches or dinners from the 10 Day DETOX .

5 258. 258 12/5/13 3:02:41 AM. The Meal Plan Cooking Vegetables Steam or saut your vegetables and add some fresh or dried herbs or spices. To steam: n In a large saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. n Place a steaming rack or basket over the water (you can get one at any grocery store for about $2). n Chop your veggies. Place them in the steaming rack, cover, and steam for 4 to 8 minutes, depending on the vegetable and your desired level of tenderness. They should still be crunchy and bright colored. n Add your favorite seasonings and drizzle with olive oil and a little salt to taste. You can cook almost any vegetable this way. It's easy. It's delicious. And it takes almost no time at all.

6 To saut : n Chop your veggies. n In a saut pan, heat 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil over medium- high heat. n Add the veggies and saut for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are cooked to your desired level of tenderness. n You can add onions, garlic, and/or mushrooms (shiitake are particu- larly tasty) to saut ed veggies to make them more flavorful. You might want to saut these vegetables with a little salt first, then add the others. Cooking Fish and chicken Fish and chicken are easy to prepare in delicious and healthy ways. Just grill, broil, or saut your fish or boneless, skinless chicken , then season with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, rosemary, garlic, ginger, or cilantro (I like to experiment with spices).

7 Here's how: 259. 259 12/5/13 3:02:41 AM. T H E B LO O D S U G A R S O LU T I O N 1 0 - DAY D E TOX D I E T. To grill or broil: n Prepare the grill or preheat the broiler. n Sprinkle salt and any other seasoning you choose on your fish or chicken . You can coat it in 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Then place it on the grill or under the broiler. n Cook fish until it is tender and opaque throughout, 7 to 10 minutes, flipping it once halfway through the cooking time. chicken will take longer, perhaps up to 15 minutes. Again, flip it halfway. You'll know it's done if it's firm to the touch and white throughout when you slice it. You can use a meat thermometer to be sure, but after a while it will be second nature.

8 To saut : n Sprinkle salt and any other seasoning you choose on your fish or chicken . n In a skillet or saut pan, heat 1 to 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over medium- high heat. Add the fish or chicken to the pan. n Turn fish just once while cooking, but turn chicken often to avoid browning it too much on one side. Follow the same cooking times as for broiling and grilling. n You can saut onions, garlic, mushrooms, or other vegetables with your fish or chicken to make it especially tasty. n Once it is cooked, season fish or chicken with additional salt, freshly ground black pepper, up to 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and lemon juice if you choose. Tofu or Tempeh Follow the guidelines for fish and chicken , or simply add cubed tofu or tempeh to your vegetables before steaming or saut ing.

9 Spice Up Your Food Remember to add herbs and spices to your cooking. Add fresh rose- mary, chopped fresh cilantro, or fresh crushed garlic or fresh sliced gin- 260. 260 12/5/13 3:02:41 AM. The Meal Plan ger to your vegetables. Using either dried or fresh herbs adds flavor and incredible detoxification benefits. Place slices of ginger in the water while you're cooking rice (once you have transitioned off the 10 Day DETOX ), or add 1 to 2 teaspoons of turmeric for delicious yellow, Indian- . style rice. These are powerful anti- inflammatories, and they give the rice a wonderful aroma and flavor. Try different cooking styles to add natural flavor as well. For example, roasting hearty vegetables such as Brussels sprouts or onions brings out their natural sweetness.

10 There is a plethora of ways to eat your v eggies just keep trying new flavors, new prep styles, and different vegetables until you find what you like best. And remember, you can't overeat these foods, so eat all the broccoli and lettuce you want! THE 10 DAY DETOX MEAL PL AN. Here is a recap of your 10 Day DETOX Meal Plan: Day 1. n Breakfast: DETOX Shake of your choice (page 267). n Midmorning Snack: 10 to 12 nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans, maca- damia nuts). n Lunch: Core Plan: Choice of soup with protein (page 273) or Dr. Hyman's Super Salad Bar with protein (page 271). Adventure Plan: Kale and Red Cabbage Slaw with Turkey Meatballs (page 288). n Midafternoon Snack: Dip or spread of your choice (page 316) with fresh vegetables n Dinner: Core Plan: Grilled Salmon with Onion Marmalade over Greens (page 277).